Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest railway station: Anantnag Railway Station — approximately 30–35 km away (the nearest major railhead serving Shopian district). Nearest bus stand: Shopian Bus Stand — located in Shopian town, serving local and intercity bus services. Nearest airport: Srinagar International Airport — approximately 55–60 km from Shopian.
Masjid e Umar RA is a mosque located in the Kanipora–Balapora area of Shopian town, in the Shopian district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India (PIN 192303). While there are no widely published online records or official historical documents specifying the mosque’s exact year of establishment or detailed history, this mosque is recognised locally and serves as a place of worship for the surrounding Muslim community. Mosques like Masjid e Umar RA typically host the five daily prayers, the Jummah (Friday congregational prayer), and gatherings during Islamic festivals such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Such neighbourhood mosques play an important role in the spiritual life and community activities of local residents.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Kanipora balapora, Shopian
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Shopian
Pincode: 192303
Longitude: 74.83° E
Latitude: 33.71° N